Regime. AI-Xiaomi cameras: a complete guide to setup and use

Regime. AI-Xiaomi's smartphone cameras are one of the most talked-about features among amateur photographers, and it promises to automatically improve the quality of images by recognizing scenes, objects and lighting conditions. But how exactly does this technology work? POCO Is it available? And should we trust AI, or should we switch to manual settings?

In this article, we will discuss the principles of work. AI-We'll compare it to the classic mode of shooting, analyze the pros and cons, and give you practical tips for setting up, and we'll focus on the hidden parameters that the manufacturer doesn't advertise, but that can dramatically change the result. If you want to learn how to take professional photos on your smartphone without deep knowledge of photography – this material is for you.

What is the regime? AI-Xiaomi cameras and how it works

Regime. AI-camera AI Scene Detection is a software algorithm that analyzes images in real time and automatically selects the best settings for shooting. It's based on machine learning and uses a database of millions of photos to recognize them:

• 🌄 Types of scenes: landscapes, sunsets, night shootings, portraits, macro, documents, etc.
• 👤 Objects: people, animals, plants, food, textures (e.g. sky, grass, snow).
• 💡 Lighting conditions: bright sunlight, cloudy weather, artificial lighting, contrasting shadows.
• 🎨 Color schemes: warm/cold tones, saturation, white balance.

When the camera recognizes a scene, it applies a predefined processing profile, such as when taking food. AI It increases the saturation of red and green shades, and when portraits – smooths the skin and adds bokeh. It is important to understand that Xiaomi does not disclose the full list of supported scenes, but users test more than 20 of them.

The algorithm works at the firmware level and uses a neural processor (NPU) On newer models (e.g. Xiaomi 14 or Redmi Note 13 Pro)+) used AI-Second-generation chip that processes data faster and more accurately than older versions.

What models Xiaomi has on the market? AI-camera: full list

Function AI-The camera is available on most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO, But the implementation of the system varies by series and processor. Below is a table by line:

Please note that your model supports AI-The camera, its work depends on the version MIUI. For example, on the Redmi Note 10 Pro after upgrading to MIUI 14 there was recognition of documents and plants that were not in the MIUI 12.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO M4 Pro regime AI-The camera may be turned off when shooting in RAW. This is due to the limitations of the MediaTek Helio processor. G96, which does not cope with the simultaneous processing of raw data and AI-algorithm.

AI-Camera vs Manual Mode: Which is Best for Shooting

The main question that worries users is whether to trust AI Or do you want to manually set it up? To answer that, let's compare the key parameters:

• ⚡ Speed of shooting: AI It works instantly, manual mode takes time to set up.
• 🎯 precision: AI wrong-headed 15-20% In some cases (e.g., confuses sunset with artificial lighting), manual mode gives full control.
• 🖼️ Post-employment: AI It uses sharpening and saturation aggressively, which can ruin the details.
• 🌙 Night photography: AI-night mode on Xiaomi 13 Ultra surpasses manual settings due to multi-frame addition, but on budget models often loses.

Practical tests show that AI-The camera wins in the following scenes:

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Quick photography of children/animals (no time to set up).
• 🌅 Difficult lighting conditions (contrast light, anti-solar frames).
• 📄 Documents and texts (AI automatically aligns perspective).

Here’s when it’s best to switch to manual mode:

• 🌌 Astrophotography (AI star-noiser).
• 🖼️ Professional portraits (needs control over background blurring).
• 🎨 Artistic shots with non-standard color reproduction.

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AI-The camera is ideal for everyday shots, but for creative shooting it is better to use manual settings or Pro mode.

How to turn on, disable and configure AI-camera

Default mode AI-The cameras are activated on most Xiaomi devices, but it can be configured flexibly:

1. Open the Camera app.
2. Touch the icons ⚙️ Settings (or AI top-panel).
3. Select the Scene Recognition Item AI (or AI Scene Detection).
4. Activate or deactivate the slider. Some models have additional options available: 🔍 Scene notifications (show clues about recognized objects). 🎨 Auto-improvement (additional processing after shooting). 👤 Portrait mode AI (background-blurring).

On flagships (for example, Xiaomi) 13T Pro) in the menu Additional settings AI find:

• 🌃 Night mode. AI (low-light switch-on).
• 📸 AI-Stabilization (compensation for hand tremors).
• 🔄 AI HDR (lens).

Scene recognition activate AI|

Turn off "Scene Notifications" (so as not to distract you)|

Activate AI HDR landscape|

Turn off auto-improvement when shooting in RAW|

Check the night mode. AI dark-->

After the update MIUI regime AI Stopped working, try it:

1. Reset the camera settings: Settings → Apps → Camera → Storage → Clear the data.
2. Update the camera app via Google Play (if available for your model).
3. Manually enable mode in Settings → Additionally. → Restore the default settings.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi Note) 10S) activate AI 48MP (in resolution settings) the camera starts to automatically combine pixels, which reduces detail. If you want maximum clarity, turn off this option.

Hidden chips AI-Xiaomi cameras: what can do, but does not show

Xiaomi does not reveal all the possibilities of its AI, But enthusiasts have found a few hidden features:

• 🔍 Real-time text recognition: Hover the camera over text (e.g., a menu in a restaurant), and AI It's going to be framed. 12S Ultra is now available for instant translation via Google Lens.
• 🌿 Plant definition: When you take a picture of flowers or trees, you have a leaf icon in the upper right corner, and click on it to find out the name of the species (via Baidu or Google).
• 🎭 Effects. AR-Masks: In selfie mode AI It can put on masks, change the background, or add animations (such as fire or snow). → AR-effects.
• 📏 Measurement of objects: Point the camera at an object (e.g., a table), and AI It'll show you its approximate size. ±10%.

On models with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro) hidden mode is available AI Raw, which saves the raw file with AI-In an optimized version, to enable it, go to Settings. → Format of conservation → AI Raw + JPEG.

Another little-known feature — AI-Video sound. When you shoot clips, the camera automatically suppresses the wind noise and amplifies the voice when you're in the shot, and this option is included in the video settings. → Improvement of sound AI.

Typical problems with AI-Xiaomi camera and how to solve them

Despite the benefits, users often encounter bugs. AI-Let's look at the most common ones and how to eliminate them:

After the update MIUI camera has become worse to take photos, try to roll back to the previous version of the firmware through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → Three points. → Select an update pack. Sometimes new versions AI They contain bugs that are only fixed in the following patches.

⚠️ Note: On devices with MediaTek processor (e.g. Redmi) 12C) long-range AI If the phone gets hot, turn it off. AI And let him cool down. 10-15 minute.

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If AI-The camera is constantly mistaken in recognizing scenes, try to "teach" it: do it. 5-10 You can test your handheld shots with the right settings for your scene.

The best applications for shooting with AI Xiaomi (if the standard camera is not suitable)

If built-in AI-The camera on your Xiaomi is not working well, you can use third-party applications that support artificial intelligence:

• 📷 Google Camera (GCam): Ported versions for Xiaomi (e.g., Google Camera, BSG Or Wichaya, they offer more accurate HDR+ And Night Sight, which is a standard camera, can be downloaded here.
• 🎥 Adobe Lightroom: Built-in camera with AI-processing allows for the removal of RAW and immediately edit the images using neural networks.
• 🌌 Night Camera: Specializes in night photography AI-The free version has a permission limit.
• 👗 VSCO: Annex with AI-It's a filter that adapts to the stage, and it's suitable for portraits and landscapes.
• 🤖 Focos: Simulates the bokeh effect and depth of field with the help of AI (This is especially useful if you don’t have a dual camera).

When using GCam on Xiaomi, it is important to configure the config file correctly. For most models, the following options are suitable:

HDR+: On


Night Sight: Auto




AWB: Neutral




Lib Patch: On (for Snapdragon processors)




Sabre: Off (for MediaTek)

Note that some features (like Astrophotography in GCam) may not work on budget smartphones due to a weak processor.

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